
The Constitution was designed to protect individual rights from the tyranny of the majority. States may be instrumental in safeguarding your freedoms.
American democracy exists within a federal system. Federalism is a form of government that is divided between a central authority and smaller units of power.
Over the weekend of June 7, 2025, CA Governor Newsom claimed the federal government’s deployment of the National Guard in California is a breach of state sovereignty.
Our Civics Crash Course will help you unpack the powers held by states and how they interface with the federal government.